Bourlens: Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Bourlens, plateaus, steeply sloping limestone outcrops and a rich local history come together. The plateaus of Bourlens generally lie at an elevation of 130 to 200 metres; the steeply sloping limestone outcrops rise above 230 metres.

Some travellers would like to rent a holiday apartment in Bourlens.

Culture and History

The Église de Bourlens preserves several clearly identifiable architectural and historical traces. Its western portal is dated to 1743. The apse is integrated into a square structure that supports the bell tower. At the same time, the church is open for visitors to explore freely.

Several sites in the present-day municipality also point to older settlement and lordship structures. In 1271, the castrum of Estelle was under the jurisdiction of Tournon. In the Middle Ages, the Pech-de-l'Estelle castle complex was one of the local focal points of settlement in what is now the municipality of Bourlens. In addition, visitors can discover the 17th-century Château de Foulou in Bourlens.

Landscape

The landscape can be experienced in several different forms along the “Bourlens, walk across hills and valleys” route: it leads through the wooded valley of the Dor, across the Perricard plateau with a duck-plum orchard, and through the dry Combe de Bazérac.

Routes

The “Bourlens, walk across hills and valleys” route is designated for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. The stated starting point is in Bourlens, and the route is marked with yellow signs.

Geographical Location

The D 102 passes through Bourlens and connects Tournon with Fumel; the village itself lies away from this main route.

For further destination options, Saint-Étienne-De-Villeréal, Cuzorn, Bajamont, Marcellus, Baleyssagues, Ruffiac, Meilhan-Sur-Garonne and Coulx are also available.

For the broader travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.